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18. May 2021 

© Copyright 2020, PROCEQ SA 

 

The GlossTools software is available for download on the Proceq website. 

Part of this package are also two APIs, which allow automized measurement:  

Labview programming interface 

 

„GlossTools“ programming interface (.NET API)

 

 

 

 

Proceq

 refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the 

ZGM 1120 in combination with 

non-original accessories

, or accessories from 3

rd

 

party suppliers.

 

 

Summary of Contents for ZEHNTNER ZGM1120

Page 1: ...ZGM1120 Glossmeter Technical Manual...

Page 2: ...q SA Ringstrasse 2 CH 8603 Schwerzenbach Switzerland Classification Technical Manual Revision History Rev Date Author Comments 0 9 Aug 17 2020 PEGG Initial document copied from ZGM1120 v1 5_en include...

Page 3: ...on code OP Code 12 6 2 4 Overview of the commands parameters 13 6 2 5 Serial number serial No 14 6 2 6 Transactional number TID 14 6 2 7 Parameter AngleBinary 15 6 3 Commands 15 6 3 1 Command MeasureV...

Page 4: ...ot be entirely excluded The manufacturer will not be liable for errors in this instruction manual or for damages resulting from any errors The manufacturer will be grateful at any time for suggestions...

Page 5: ...entions of the manufacturer The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from inappropriate application The user bears the full responsibility Unauthorized modifications and changes of the prod...

Page 6: ...ray light compensation allows exact measurement of transparent objects Automatic adjustable prompt for calibration Automatic standard recognition Long lasting LED illumination system Power is supplied...

Page 7: ...ion and a different measurement head these instruments can measure with a measuring distance of 0 5 mm or 1 mm depending on the ordered version ZGM 1120 with adjusted measuring distance To ensure reli...

Page 8: ...ZGM 1120 ZGM1120 RS232 Content 1 1 ZGM 1120 glossmeter 1 1 calibration standard 1 1 microfiber cleaning cloth 1 USB cable 1 1 certificate of manufacturer 1 1 certificate of calibration 1 1 carrying ca...

Page 9: ...of this package are also two APIs which allow automized measurement Labview programming interface GlossTools programming interface NET API Proceq refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages...

Page 10: ...opyright 2020 PROCEQ SA 6 4 Device Overview 1 Measuring button 2 Data transfer indication light 3 Measurement opening indication of light beam direction 4 USB interface 5 Zehntner calibration standard...

Page 11: ...s software Insert the ZGM 1120 from the top into the supplied calibration standard until it locks audibly Carry out the calibration according to the instructions of the GlossTools manual To ensure pre...

Page 12: ...f the calibration standard Small parts can be measured easier in this position Due to the stray light compensation you receive correct gloss values even though the measurement opening 3 is not complet...

Page 13: ...Copyright 2020 PROCEQ SA 9 The ZGM 1120 consists of sensitive precision optical and electronic parts Do not drop it and avoid shocks Protect the measurement opening of the ZGM 1120 from foreign partic...

Page 14: ...e ZGM 1120 RS232 is connected to a RS232 port using the included USB 2 RS232 cable This cable is a special Y cable which is designed for exclusive use with ZGM 1120 RS232 Connect the cable according t...

Page 15: ...his enables a simple control of the device for example with a commercial terminal program such as HyperTerminal A command consists in each case of an operation code OP Code the serial number of the co...

Page 16: ...e MeasureValue SerialNo TID AngleBinary Count isTemp 01 GetIsOnStandard SerialNo TID 28 MeasureTemp SerialNo TID 36 ControlLEDOn SerialNo TID LED 48 ControlLEDOff SerialNo TID LED 52 Error SerialNo TI...

Page 17: ...0 ASCII 0x3A A ASCII 0x41 ASCII 0x7C Count 1 character Defines the number of measurements which have to be accomplished as parameter This value must always be 1 single measurement In the return string...

Page 18: ...addressing of the requested device in every command string In the additional answer or possible error string this serial number is always mirrored NOTE The serial number has always to be transmitted w...

Page 19: ...Considering a three angle glossmeter device with geometries of 20 60 85 A1 would be 20 A2 60 and A3 85 If the command MeasureValue only measures for example the angles 1 and 3 the value of the paramet...

Page 20: ...ng offset value If an Overflow occurs during a measurement a 2 is returned max 3 x 5 characters Sequence MW1 Offset1 MW2 Offset2 MW3 Offset3 Count This value is always 1 Temperature Temperature in C m...

Page 21: ...ommand string Value1 958 dGU for the angle 20 corresponds to 95 8 GU Offset1 94 raw value of the A D converter Value 2 1 angle2 not measured Offset2 1 angle2 not measured Value 3 993 dGU for the angle...

Page 22: ...p This command triggers a temperature measurement in the inner part of the measuring head Temperature variations can have an influence on the measured gloss value The function is not meant to determin...

Page 23: ...ED 1 optional red LED Return string SerialNo 9 digit serial number with preceding blank TID 2 characters transaction number 6 3 5 Command ControlLedOff Turns off one of the two control LEDs The second...

Page 24: ...tion please refer to section 6 5 6 3 7 Command Reset_Device With the help of this command a hardware reset can be carried out on the measuring head Reset_Device SerialNo TID OP Code 64 Parameter Seria...

Page 25: ...he 2nd calibration expressed in deci gloss units e g 95 8 GU 958 Return string SerialNo 9 digit serial number with preceding blank TID 2 characters transaction number deviation Deviation to the origin...

Page 26: ...ntner Glossmeter should be sent to Zehntner for maintenance and factory calibration 6 4 Command AutoSend If the AutoSend function is enabled the gloss meter will send a measurement return string when...

Page 27: ...to enable the Autosend function for the first angle without temperature with a three angle gloss meter 20 60 85 the following command string has to be used 6 401120999 xy 110 Operation code 6 AutoSen...

Page 28: ...d temperature in C 0 if no measurement 6 5 Error handling Although the biggest part of the logic is located within the GlossTools software the measuring head also includes some logic E g it should be...

Page 29: ...00 SWITCH_COMMANDS 200 PARSE_STRING 300 MEASURE_VALUE 400 MEASURE_ADC 500 MEASURE_TEMP 600 SET_FLASH 700 GET_FLASH 800 GET_DEVICE_ESSENTIALS 900 GET_DEVICE_DETAILS 1000 GET_AX_ALL 1100 GET_IS_ON_STAND...

Page 30: ...OR 1 OPCODE_NOT_FOUND 2 VARCODE_NOT_FOUND 3 WRONG_SERIALNO 4 WRONG_ANGLE 5 LED_DEFECT 6 SEND_BUFFER_OVERFLOW 7 RECEIVE_BUFFER_OVERFLOW 8 LEDSETCURRENT_TOO_SMALL 9 NO_STANDARD_VALUE 21 UART_TX_ERROR 22...

Page 31: ...ces such as foils metals textiles and paper According to the standard ISO 2813 and ASTM D523 the correct measuring geometry should be determined by a pre measurement taken at 60 Related to that the co...

Page 32: ...nd moist cloth Use exclusively soft cleaning agents Do not use strongly acidic or alkaline liquids Never immerse the device in water or other liquids If the device has to be disinfected do not use dis...

Page 33: ...in Interface USB1 1 Universal Serial Bus RS232 with adapter cable PC software GlossTools PC Software for easy control operation and display Precision Range 0 199 9 GU 200 2 000 GU Repeatability 0 1 GU...

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